Cops and Writers Podcast

Nov 02 2024 209 ep. 71 mins 25
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Cops and Writers is a podcast hosted by retired police sergeant and author, Patrick O'Donnell. The podcast provides valuable insights and humor for crime writers who want to create accurate and believable police stories. O'Donnell conducts in-depth interviews with members of law enforcement and civilian experts, discussing police procedures and culture. He also interviews crime fiction writers and writers from different genres, discussing what works in the ever-changing landscape of book sales and publishing. The podcast offers candid stories told with cop humor and technical details about the world of law enforcement. 

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194 Having Fun With Cara Clare and James Blatch of The Indie Writers Club Podcast!

Nov 02 2024 79 mins  
Send us a textToday’s show is for you authors out there who want to up their writing game, or just have a laugh, because we had a lot of fun recording this episode. I traveled across the pond, virtually, to Jolly Old England and was lucky enough to have Cara Clare and James Blatch from the Indie Writers Club Podcast on the show today. Cara Clare a prolific author who has penned o

193 Shirley Novack Proves It's Never Too Late to Tell The 'Story Of...' Her Father's Incredible Journey Coming To America and Tales From Her Own Amazing Life

Oct 26 2024 52 mins  
Send us a textHave you ever told yourself that one day you will tell your parents story? I know I have. Both of my parents are immigrants who chased the American dream. But I still haven’t, and I don’t know why. My guest today, Shirley Novack, has done this and wrote a book about her father and his amazing life coming to America as a young teenager after living in a brothel for

What the Dead Know with New York Death Investigator Barbara Butcher Part Two (Rebroadcast)

Oct 20 2024 46 mins  
Send us a textWelcome back to the conclusion of our special two-part interview with retired Death Investigator and author, Barbara Butcher of the New York City Medical Examiner's Office. Barbara Butcher spent 23 years at the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner as a death investigator, director of the Forensic Sciences Training Program, and chief of staff. There she inves

What the Dead Know with New York Death Investigator Barbara Butcher Part One (Rebroadcast)

Oct 19 2024 48 mins  
Send us a textToday is episode one of a special two-part interview with retired Death Investigator and Author, Barbara Butcher of the New York City Medical Examiner's Office. Barbara Butcher spent 23 years at the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner as a death investigator, director of the Forensic Sciences Training Program, and chief of staff. There she investigated more

192 Attempted Assassinations of Donald Trump & How to Fix the Broken Secret Service. (Part Two)

Oct 12 2024 47 mins  
Send us a textWelcome back to the conclusion of a special Cops and Writers Podcast where myself and my special co-host, Retired ATF Deputy Assistant Director Peter Forcelli will attempt to break down the problems with the United States Secret Service and what can be done to fix them. Because, who wants to hear a bunch of bitching and complaining without any answers? I hope you enjo

191 Attempted Assassinations of Donald Trump & How to Fix the Broken Secret Service. (Part One)

Oct 05 2024 48 mins  
Send us a textWelcome to part one of a special Cops and Writers Podcast. Today, myself and my special co-host, Retired ATF Deputy Assistant Director Peter Forcelli will attempt to break down the problems with the United States Secret Service and what can be done to fix them. Because who wants to hear a bunch of bitching and complaining without any answers? I hope you enjoy this tho

190 Jerry "The Motorman" Palladino Shows us How to Ride a Motorcycle Like a Pro!

Sep 28 2024 69 mins  
Send us a textOn today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, we are hitting the road with retired Motorcycle Officer and Master Motorcycle Trainer Jerry “The Motorman” Palladino. I grew up watching CHIPs and have been riding motorcycles since I was 16. I love being on my bike, so I thought it would be fun to have a police motorcycle expert on the show. Jerry “The Motor

189 Perry Mason Was a Terrible Lawyer! With Author and Attorney Mark Bruce.

Sep 21 2024 66 mins  
Send us a textOn today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, we are going into the courtroom with Attorney and Author Mark Bruce. California native Mark Bruce attended Humboldt State University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Journalism. He then attended UC Berkeley Law School, where he graduated with his jurist doctorate. While attending UC Berkeley, he

188 From Jazz Drummer to Police Chief: Rick Porrello on Music, Mob History, and Bestselling Books and Movies.

Sep 14 2024 79 mins  
Send us a textOn today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, we are going to the greater Cleveland area to chat with Bestselling Author, Drummer, and former Police Chief Rick Porrello.Rick’s first career was as a jazz drummer. At the age of 18, he got his first big break when he started touring internationally with Sammy Davis, Jr. Despite a skyrocketing music career, Rick

187 Twenty and Out! With Author and NYPD Detective Marique Bartoldus.

Sep 07 2024 98 mins  
Send us a textHave you ever wondered what it would be like to be a female detective in the mean streets of New York City? Today’s guest, Marique Bartoldus, is here to tell us all about it. She’s a retired 20-year veteran of the NYPD and an author! Marique attended John Jay College of Criminal Justice where she graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Police Science. Sh